I was so excited to see that this story had been updated! This was a wonderful chapter, even though I definitely wished that it had been longer. I can't wait to see where you take this story. It will be interesting, indeed! Please update soon. :D

I like the idea, and I think Niles thinking of taking Fran but knowing she was not his kind of woman was very well-thought.
Let's see how you manage the equilibrium between the love Niles and CC got going and their need to keep a façade of hate to the others, but doing what they really want while pretending... It's confuse, but I thing you got it! ;D